This is the blog for bird sightings and related news in the Calderdale area. It is generally updated daily. Any non-member wishing to report and post sightings should send them to info(at)calderdalebirds(dot)co(dot)uk

Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Shibden Head

A great morning for a walk around the upper reaches of Shibden Valley and Shibden Head though it was a struggle to find any small birds. Plenty of Jackdaws, Magpies and Carrion Crows and a good few Stock Doves and Woodpigeons as well as Black-headed and Common gulls in the fields.
2 Kestrels were the only raptors
c15 Redwings, 5 Mistle Thrush and just 3 Starlings.
1 Meadow Pipit over Corporal Lane
No sign of any tit flocks other than a few Blue, Great, Coal and LTT's scattered about. Hardly any finches about !
A brief look in Bare Head Tunnel located 4 hibernating Herald Moths.